Protective carrying bag for lady&#39;s purse and similar objects



Dec. 6, 1955 H. A. DERING PROTECTIVE CARRYING BAG FOR LADYS PURSE ANDSIMILAR OBJECTS 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed May 11, 1951 FlE E| FlE E FILE 79 5 n Y N R m m m m n? M H% PROTECTIVE CARRYING BAG FUR LADYS PURSE ANDSIMILAR OBJECTS Helen A. Dering, San Francisco, Calif.

Application May 11, 1951, Serial No. 225,732

4 Claims. (Cl. 2-66) This invention relates generally to a bag-likeprotective covering for a ladys purse, hands and wrists and to a blank.of material from which such an article may be easily formed.

Various garments are presently available to protect women and theirclothing during rain storms and similar inclement weather. However, upuntil the present time while the garments protect the head and body ofthe wearer no article has been devised to protect both the hands andpurse. In other words although a raincoat with an attached hood providessubstantial protection to the wearer, the wearers gloves and purseremain exposed.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a protective bag inwhich the purse may be carried and into which the hands and Wrists ofthe wearer may be inserted for protection against the weather.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a blank ofmaterial from which such a bag may be formed.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a collapsibleeasily foldable bag which may be made of the same material as a raincoatand hood and which when needed may be easily unfolded to loosely encloseand carry the wearers purse while at the same time providing a coveringfor the hands and wrists.

Further objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent fromthe following description in which the preferred embodiments of theinvention have been set forth in detail in conjunction with theaccompanying drawing.

Referring to the drawings:

Figure l is a plan view showing a blank incorporating my invention.

Figure 2 is a plan view showing the blank set forth in Figure l inpartially folded condition.

Figure 3 is a rear View of a bag incorporating my invention and formedfrom the blank shown in Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a side view of a bag incorporating my invention. and formedfrom the blank of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a front view of a bag which is a modification of myinvention.

Figure dis a side view of the bag taken along, the line 66 of Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 77 of Figure 5.

Figure 8 is a front view showing the modification in closed position.

Figure 9 is a side view taken along the line 9-9 of Figure 8.

In general my invention relates to a blank of material so cut and scoredthat without unnecessary waste of material a suitable protectivecarrying bag may be easily formed by folding along the score marks andsewing certain of the edges together. .Wherr so formed my bag isprovided with a suitable interior which will loosely hold a shown inFigure 5 purse or similar object which may be inserted through a largecut or slit provided in one side. In addition, holes tates Patent 0 sideedges 14 of the blank 1t are provided at the upper side edgesforinsertion of the hands and wrists, in order to give them protection fromthe elements.

As shown in Figure 1, I have provided a flat sheet blank 10 which hasbeen scored and cut as will more fully be described. Generally fiatsheet blank 10 is scored along the dotted lines and is cut along thefull lines, as shown in Figure l, to provide a longitudinal slit alongcut line 11. A pair of gusset pieces 12 may be provided at each side ofthe blank, as shown in Figure l, for a purpose hereinafter described.Side edges 14 of the blank 10' are joined by fold lines 13 which lieadjacent gusset pieces 12. Upper and lower edges 16 are cut to form asubstantially reo tangular blank. Suitable bend or fold lines are scoredupon the blank in order to assist in sewing or otherwise fasteningtogether the material to form a bag incorporating my invention. Thus Ihave shown transverse fold line 21 which serves to divide the blank intofront and back portions. Fold line 22 runs longitudinally of the blankand by folding longitudinally along out line 11 and its extended foldline 23, as shown in Figure 2, suflicient strength is provided toprevent tearing of the slit during insertion of a purse into theassembled bag. Longitudinalofold lines 13 are provided adjacent gussetpieces 12 and when the material is folded upon longitudinal fold line 26sufiicient strength is provided to prevent further tearing or distortionby the hands and wrists when inserted into the bag which has beenformed. Fold lines 27 at either end of the blank when folded withdiagonal fold lines 28 and longitudinal fold lines 26 provide a box-likestructure giving the assembled bag sufiicient rigidity and structuralstrength to provide a durable article.

When the blank shown in Figure l is folded as shown in Figure 2 it maybe assembled by further folding. By securing edges 14 and 16 as shown inFigures 3 and a bag is formed. Figure 3 is a rear view of the bag andshows vertical slot 11 through which a purse or similar object may beinserted. As shown gussets 12 on either side of the upper edge of thebag form orifices or holes for the insertion of the hands and wrists toalso protect them from the weather. When folded and sewn edges 16 andfold lines 26, 27 and 23 form a box-like structure having sturdy cornersto produce a durable carrying bag.

Figure 4 is a side view of the finished bag made from a blankincorporating my invention and showing the joined together to provide asuitable side member for the bag.

It will be evident that in order to make a blank with the abovedescribed scoring and folding. suitable automatic bag cutting andfolding machines may be used, thus enabling low-cost production on aquantity basis. The dimensions of the blank may be varied to provide forbags suitable for carrying various sized purses or other objects. Theblank may be formed from any suitable material including variousplastics as well as water repellent fabrics which as mentioned beforemay be of the same fabric as a womans raincoat. If certain plastics areused heat sealing or gluing processes may be used in lieu of sewing inorder to secure the sides together. Various modifications may be madesuch as, for instance, providing an elastic wristlet at the gussets 12in order to insure waterproofing of the hands and wrists. The orificesfor the insertion of the hands and wrists may also be formed without useof gussets 11-. by notching edges 14 and employing additional folding toform a suitable edging. Such a construction would permit use of asimplified blank outline.

As illustrated in Figures 5, 6 and 7, I have provided a modification ofmy invention which includes a bag-like portion 31 which is adapted toreceive books, purses and other objects, and a cover or flap portion 32.Hand holes 33 are provided in the ends adjacent one side wall wherebythe wearer may place articles within the bag portion 31, close the upperopen portion 31 by means of the flap 32 and yet keep the wearers handsinside the baglike portion 31 to act as a support for the contentsthereof.

As illustrated in Figures 5 to 9, inclusive, 1 have provided amodification of my invention which includes a bag-like portion 31 whichis adapted to receive books, purses and other objects, and a cover orflap portion 32. Hand holes 33 are provided in the ends adjacent onewall of said bag portion 31 whereby the wearer may place articles withinthe bag portion 31, close the upper open end 34 by folding flap 32 tothe left as viewed in Figure-6 and yet keep the wearers hands inside thebaglike portion 31 to act as a support for the contents thereof and toprovide protection for the hands. As shown in Figure 5, the bag isprovided with a pair of upper straps 36 and lower straps 37. Thesestraps serve to permit adjustment of the bag to accommodate packages ofvarious sizes. The straps are tied either long or short depending uponthe size of the package carried within the bag which in turn determinesthe amount of upper flap 32 which is folded over upon the lower bag-likeportion 31. As shown in the detailed cross-sectional view of Figure 7,as well as in Figure 5, the entire bag is provided with a gusset 38which permits lateral eXpan sion of the bag to accommodate packages ofvarious thicknesses. Gusset 38 gives the bag fullness for accommodatingpackages of rather thick dimensions without diificulty, as shown inFigure 9. The large open end 34 permits the easy insertion of packagesof all sizes and shapes since the entire top of the bag is open. Whenthe upper flap portion 32 is folded over the lower bag portion 31 awaterproof and dustproof enclosure is formed. The straps not only adjustthe over-all proportions of the bag but also serve to hold the cover orflap portion 32 in proper covering position.

it is apparent that under some conditions it may be found desirable tojoin two or more pieces of material to form one of my devices. it isequally apparent, however, that to join two pieces of material does notdepart from the spirit of my invention inasmuch as the end product issubstantially the same. In addition, it is ap parent that the side edgesmay be curved to accommodate the device more readily to current fashion.

While I have shown the split 11 as being vertical in Figures 1 to 4inclusive, it is apparent that it may be horizontal to the bottom 16 ordiagonal with respect thereto. The device may be provided with loops orhandles to add to the convenience of the same but it is obvious that theprovision of handles or hanging loops is optional.

I claim:

1. An article of manufacture comprising a foldable bag of waterrepellent material, said bag having front and rear panels and extensibleside panels forming a single pocket, a slit in the rear panelcommunicating with said pocket to permit the insertion and removal of aladys handbag or similar objects, and a hand hole at the upper portionof each side panel to accommodate the users hands and wrists, said handholes being in open communication with said pocket whereby the usershands may open the handbag without removing the handbag from the pocket,and wherein the weight of the objects in the foldable bag keeps saidslit firmly closed and causes the bag to swing pendant-like about theusers wrist as the bag is carried, said bag when not in use beingadapted to be folded and carried in a ladys handbag.

2. In an article of manufacture, a collapsible bag of water repellentpliable material, said bag having front, rear and end sides forming asingle pocket, a slit in said rear side communicating with said pocketto permit the insertion and removal of a ladys handbag or similarobjects, a pair of hand holes in the upper portion of the ends of saidbag and openly communicating with said pockets to accommodate the userswrists whereby the users hands may open and close the ladys handbagwithin the pocket, and wherein the weight of the objects in said bagkeeps said slit firmly closed and causes the bag to swing pendant-likeupon the users wrists as it is being carried, said bag when not in usebeing adapted to be folded and carried in a lady's handbag.

3. A bag formed from a blank having a substantially rectangular form, aout line extending from approximately the center of the upper edge ofthe blank longitudinally toward the center of the blank, a pair oflaterally extending gusset pieces at the center portion of each sideedge, a central transverse fold line about which the blank is doubledupon itself, and a plurality of fold lines spaced inwardly from eachedge of the blank, the securement of the end edges and the securement ofthe side edges extending between the bottom of the gusset piece and thecoinciding end edges of the blank when folded about the transverse foldline to form a bag having hand holes in the area of the gusset pieces,the bag being adapted to contain a ladys handbag or similar objects, thecut line forming a slit for the removal and insertion of said ladyshandbag or similar objects, said hand hole openly communicating with theinterior of the bag and allowing the user to open or close the handbagwithout removing the handbag from the bag, and wherein the weight of theobjects in the bag keeps said slit firmly closed and causes the bag toswing pendantlike about the users wrist as the bag is being carried,said bag when not in use being adapted to be folded and carried in aladys handbag.

4. An article of manufacture comprising a single sheet of waterrepellent pliable material, said sheet being substantially rectangularin configuration, a gusset piece at the center portion of each sideedge, said sheet being folded to form front, rear and side panels, thesecurement of the bottom edges and the securement of the side edgesbetween the bottom of the gusset pieces and the coinciding bottom edgesforming a bag having hand holes in the area of the gusset pieces, thebag being adapted to carry a ladys handbag or similar objects, a slit inthe rear panel of said bag having communication with the interior ofsaid bag for inserting and removing a ladys handbag or similar objects,the median line of said slit being substantially equidistant from theside edges of said rear panel, both ends of said slit terminating shortof the top and bottom portions of said bag, said hand holes in said sidepanels openly communicating with the interior of said bag whereby theusers hands may open and close the handbag without removing the handbagfrom the bag, and wherein the weight of the objects in the bag causesthe bag to swing pendant-like about the users wrist as the bag is beingcarried, said bag when not in use being adapted to be folded and carriedin a ladys handbag.

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